Best Montessori Preschools in Santa Clara, CA
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Montessori Preschool Program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, School Age Care Program
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At L'Academy in Santa Clara, we nurture every child with compassion, curiosity, and a love of language. We offer full-time, year-round preschool and daycare for children ages 5 months to 5 years. Our...
Preschool Program
L’Academy’s preschool program nurtures whole-child development through hands-on, play-based learning inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori. In mixed-age classrooms, children build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking while developing bilingual skills in Mandarin and English readiness.
Pre-K / TK Program
L’Academy’s bilingual Pre-K / TK program prepares children for kindergarten with a focus on early literacy, math, English readiness, and independence. Through structured lessons and leadership opportunities, children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and school readiness.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Infant Program
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At J&A Daycare, we believe in creating more than just a safe space for children—we create a second home filled with love, learning, and belonging. What sets us apart is the deep, genuine care we offer...
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Bilingual Montessori preschool program where students learn through exploration and gain independence through play. Offers 3 different programs: Infant Community (prepared environment with structured...
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Montessori program offering small classroom sizes, individual attention, and learning catered to each child’s needs. Toddler program provides opportunities to develop basic motor coordination,...
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In 2017, we opened Santa Clara Little Learners with the goal of providing a loving, stimulating, and challenging environment with a play-based curriculum that is carefully planned by the staff....
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Early learning center providing services for preschool-age children. Montessori and play-based curriculum is implemented through a full-day program.
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Bilingual English and Mandarin program that provides education in a Montessori environment. Activities include animal observation, math, free play, art, music, active play, science, and cultural...
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Guides
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How to Know if Montessori is Right for Your Child
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Montessori Method Pros and Cons
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FAQs About Santa Clara Montessori Preschools
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What is Montessori education?
- Inspired by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, Montessori education focuses on individualized learning. It offers structured environments where children engage with learning materials independently, fostering their self-confidence and problem-solving abilities.
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What does Montessori mean?
- "Montessori" refers to a pedagogical approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing child-led, experiential learning within specially prepared environments.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- In Montessori, children use unique tools to discover and learn as they wish, whereas in standard daycare or preschool, there's often a planned curriculum with teacher-led activities.